Srinagar, Mar 04: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday seized seven vehicles including 02 tippers and 05 tractors involved in unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals in Ganderbal and Shopian districts of Kashmir division.
In Ganderbal district, officials said the seized vehicles were found transporting illegally extracted material from Nallah Sindh within the jurisdiction of PS Safapora and PS Kangan, without the mandatory permissions
They said that acting swiftly and in close coordination with the Geology & Mining Department, teams from the concerned police stations intercepted and seized these vehicles on the spot, tightening the clampdown on illegal mineral transportation in the area. Illegal extraction not only causes loss to the public exchequer but also poses a serious threat to the ecological balance of the region, officials said.
Police also seized four tractors involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals in Berthipora and Takwan areas of the district Shopian.
During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Post Berthipora intercepted two tractors engaged in illegal mining activities without mandatory permissions. In this regard FIR No. 09/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Keller and further investigation has been initiated.
In a similar action, police from Police Station Keller seized two tractors involved in illegal transportation of minerals. Accordingly, case FIR No 10/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Keller and further investigation has been taken up, officials said.
J&K Police reiterated its firm commitment to safeguarding the district’s natural resources and ensuring strict legal action against individuals involved in illegal mining activities. They urged general public to cooperate with the police by reporting any such unlawful practices, and maintained that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential and stringent action will be taken against violators.
